Effingham County Chamber

'Give A Heart' Fundraiser
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | Washington Savings Bank, 200 S Banker St., Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
Give a Heart, Make a Difference!
Our Annual “Give a Heart” Fundraiser is back! Stop by any Washington Savings Bank location this February and purchase a heart for just $1 to support heart health awareness in our community.
Every dollar raised goes directly to The Prairie Heart Institute at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital & Sarah Bush Lincoln Heart Center—helping provide critical heart care to those who need it most.
Small donation, big impact. Let’s come together to support heart health!
Questions? Contact Kara Harris | 217-258-2057 | kara.harris@washingtonsavings.net
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Cram the Cars for Catholic Charities
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, 503 N. Maple St., Effingham, IL, 62401

Chamber Community Scholarship Open
2026-02-01 - 2026-03-17 | Online

Come Tour The Villas for a chance to WIN a 50 inch Smart TV
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-28 | Villas of Holly Brook Effingham, 904 W Evergreen Ave., Effingham, IL, 62401
Fall in Love with our community!
Tour our newly renovated community and receive a chance to win a 50 inch smart TV from NOW until February 28th.
Drawing will be held on March 3rd.
Contact Info:
Julie Brooks, Executive Director
(217) 342-2345
veff.ed@meridiansenior.com
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Discovery Christian School: Accepting New Student Applications
2026-02-23 - 2026-08-03 | Online
Discovery Christian School is excited to welcome new students for the 2026-2027 academic year!
How to Apply:Interested families should email the school office with their child’s name and the grade they will be entering.
Enroll here: https://discoverychristianschools.com/k-8-enrollment
Questions can be directed to the school office at (217) 347-5778.
We look forward to welcoming new students to our school community!

Foster and Adoption Support Group
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Foster Support Group: Join intern Jessica, a former foster and adoptive parent, for a supportive group where foster parents can connect, learn, and gain helpful tools for navigating the everyday challenges and rewards of fostering. The support group is an open discussion regarding experiences, questions, etc. Jessica will also be sharing educational tools and knowledge.
Adoption Support Group: Our intern Jessica, an adoptive parent herself, is leading a supportive group for parents navigating the post-adoption journey. This group offers a safe space to connect, share, and receive guidance from someone who truly understands the complexities and joys of life after adoption. The support group is an open discussion regarding experiences, questions, etc. Jessica will also be sharing educational tools and knowledge.
Parents may attend one or both groups if they would like! They can attend one meeting or all eight meetings – whatever works for them!
Event Contact:
Jessica Hardie
618-699-8874
wrightccinterns@gmail.com
